Cancer and Genetics

by | Jul 10, 2017

Only 5-10% of cancer is based on inherited genes   The other 90-95% of cancer is attributable to random mutations (bad luck) or lifestyle factors.  Why does it seem that cancer runs in families more than 5-10% would suggest? Researchers postulate that lifestyle factors run in families as well and lead to cancer risk.

Read more: https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/genetics

 

 

 

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